Commercial Lines related articles – Page 268
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C-Zone
Risks at the dentist
Ian Jerrum offers a brief guide to the risks and cover types applicable to dental practices
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News
Swinton extends acquisition drive as profits grow
Personal lines giant Swinton is looking to follow its purchase of commercial broker Vectis Insurance as early as this month, according to its chief executive Patrick Smith.Swinton acquired Isle of Wight-based Vectis last week. "There are a couple we have our eye on and we may be purchasing in the ...
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Insurers count the cost of Kent earthquake
Insured losses from the earthquake which struck Kent in the early hours of Saturday morning are expected to result in tens of millions of pounds worth of insurance claims, while homeowners in the affected area face the prospect of higher premiums.At around 8:18am on Saturday 28 April the largest earthquake ...
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Research: customer service remains critical to profitability
More than 61% of consumers see improvements from three years ago, but key pockets of frustration continue...
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GAB: Earthquake update
On 28 April 2007, an earthquake, measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale struck Folkestone in Kent. GAB Robins said that it received a number of emergency instructions over the weekend from insurers.According to GAB a large number of chimney stacks partially collapsed damaging roof coverings and cars parked in ...
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Major building fire in Manchester
There has been a major building fire on Dale Street in Manchester city centre.According to reports a cordon has been raised and over 100 firefighters are battling the blaze.The initial fire spread to a neighbouring building where efforts are now being concentrated.
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Reports
Judging the liability
A simple accident on a village green resulted in a ruling that has implications for landowners and their insurers. Huw Edwards reports
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News
Allianz Cornhill targets D&O market
Allianz Cornhill has entered the directors' and officers' (D&O) insurance market, hoping to tap into the burgeoning demand from SMEs.D&O will be available as part of Allianz's Commercial Select product, and is aimed at the mid-corporate sector, a market Allianz sees as undergoing significant growth.SMEs are buying D&O cover at ...
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IGI to be sold to US firm 'within days'
IGI Group could be sold within days to US insurer Amtrust Group after months of negotiations.According to a source close to the company, the sale could be completed "any time now", as meetings continued this week.If completed, Nasdaq-listed Amtrust, the multinational property and casualty insurer, will be the third company ...
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Smart & Cook acts to assert freedom
AXA's broking operation will take fresh steps to assert independence after Smart & Cook buy
